The Mother Effen Me

Alyssa Garcia
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The Mother Effen me is a space for real, raw, and unfiltered conversations about life, love, growth, and becoming who you truly are. Hosted by Alyssa Garcia, this podcast dives into motherhood, marriage, identity shifts, healing and everything in between. Some episodes are personal, some are shared, and soon, even more voices will be part of the conversation. This isn't about having it all figured out, it's about living it, learning it, and growing through it in real time.

  1. Apr 13

    What I look for in friendships now

    My circle got smaller, but my peace got louder. In this episode, I open up about outgrowing friendships, overgiving, and what it took for me to stop chasing connections that weren’t being poured into the same way. I share the shift that happened when I started looking at how I was showing up, the moment I realized not everyone values communication and resolution the same, and how that changed what I allow in my life now. I’m also breaking down what I truly look for in a friend today, consistency, honesty with love, real support, mutual effort, and most importantly, peace. If you’ve been questioning your friendships, feeling drained, or learning to protect your energy, this episode is for you.

    16 min

  2. Apr 6

    Why I had trust issues

    In this episode, i'm getting real about something I know a lot of us don't talk about enough, trust issues with friendships. From outgrowing people, feeling misunderstood after becoming a mom, to being called fake or too much, when your priorities shift, this episode dives into where those trust issues occurred from. I share my personal experiences with friendships that didn't grow with me, how certain situations changed the way I trust people, and what i've learned about protecting my peace without completely closing myself off. If you've ever felt like your circle got smaller, like you don't open up the same anymore, or like you're still healing from how friendship ended, this one is for you.

    33 min

  3. Mar 30

    Through Their Eyes

    Episode 13 hit different. I had a conversation with my daughters that I don’t think we talk about enough… not just guiding them, but listening to them. Hearing how they see me… how I make them feel, it was beautiful, emotional, and honestly a little humbling. Because sometimes we think we’re doing one thing, and they’re experiencing it in their own way. This one is for every parent who’s trying their best 🤍

    34 min

  4. Mar 23

    When your circle shrinks

    When your circle gets smaller, everything gets clearer… but what happens when someone else’s stays strong? In this episode, I’m joined by someone who has been part of my life through many seasons. While my circle shifted quickly after becoming a mom, she shares a different experience, one of having a close, consistent circle. This conversation is about growth, friendship, motherhood, and the reality that no two journeys look the same. Because whether your circle shrinks… or stays strong… what matters most is who’s truly there

    1h 15m

  5. Mar 16

    Breaking Generational Cycles

    Breaking the cycles we didn’t choose, but inherited. In this episode, I talk about something many of us are quietly trying to do… break generational cycles. The habits we watched growing up.The patterns we normalized.The beliefs that were passed down long before we were even aware of them. Some things we carry forward with pride.Others… we decide have to stop with us. Today’s conversation is about the awareness it takes to recognize those patterns, the courage it takes to question them, and the responsibility that comes with trying to build something different for the next generation. Because breaking cycles isn’t about blaming the past.It’s about choosing a different future.

    36 min

  6. Mar 9

    Guilt no one warned me about

    The guilt no one warns you about when you become a mother. In this episode, I sit down with my mom and we talk about the weight mothers carry that no one really prepares you for. The guilt of working. The guilt of resting. The guilt of wondering if you’re doing enough… or being enough. But our guilt looks different. My mom talks about the guilt tied to choices she made while raising us. And I talk about the guilt I feel in the present, while still in the middle of motherhood. Two generations of motherhood. Two very different experiences with guilt. One honest conversation about the sacrifices we made, the ones we didn’t talk about, and the love that lived underneath all of it

    53 min

  7. Mar 2

    Who I was before Motherhood

    Before motherhood, I was a different version of myself, free, spontaneous, and living a life without the constant weight of responsibility. In this episode of The Mother Effen Me Podcast, I sit with the Alyssa I used to be and reflect on how becoming a mom completely reshaped my identity, my friendships, my energy, and even the way I see the world. I share the challenges of balancing work, life, and the mental load of motherhood, the moments of grief for the “old me,” and the ways in which the woman I was before children still lives inside me. This episode is a reminder that it’s okay to miss the past, to feel overwhelmed, and to take time for yourself, because honoring who you are fuels your ability to love and show up fully for your family. Whether you’re a new mom, a seasoned mom, or just curious about the journey of identity through motherhood, join me for a raw, honest conversation about loss, growth, and the beautiful chaos of becoming a mother.

    16 min

  8. Feb 23

    Q&A Heart Break Stories

    In this deeply honest episode of The Mother Effen Me Podcast, I sit down with my longtime friend Jazz (aka Labella Jew) to talk heartbreak in all its form, romantic, friendship, and everything in between. From my own first-love heartbreak in high school to navigating the recent end of her relationship with her baby daddy, we dive into how love can both shape and shatter us. We also share anonymous listener heartbreak stories, giving our unfiltered reactions and advice while exploring the messy, confusing, and often painful realities of trust, betrayal, and self-discovery. Whether you’ve had your heart broken as a teen, as an adult, or somewhere in between, this episode reminds you that heartbreak doesn’t define YOU, and that sometimes, the hardest endings lead to the most profound beginnings. 💔 Tune in to hear real stories, laugh, cry, and find comfort in knowing you’re not alone.

    1h 6m
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The Mother Effen me is a space for real, raw, and unfiltered conversations about life, love, growth, and becoming who you truly are. Hosted by Alyssa Garcia, this podcast dives into motherhood, marriage, identity shifts, healing and everything in between. Some episodes are personal, some are shared, and soon, even more voices will be part of the conversation. This isn't about having it all figured out, it's about living it, learning it, and growing through it in real time.

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  • Creator
    Alyssa Garcia
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Alyssa Garcia
  • Show Website
    The Mother Effen Me